About this role

About us:

At Praktika.ai we are on a mission to deliver efficient and engaging learning experiences for billions of students worldwide by bridging the gap between learning apps and human tutors.

We have done this by creating a fully automated language tutorship experience powered by generative AI Avatars.

After raising $30 million in Series-A funding, we are growing and looking for a Chief of Staff to join us! We are a global small team of 50 innovators who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in language learning and tutoring.

In this fast-paced environment we like independent self-starters who can work well in a team as well as unassisted and who enjoy the working environment of an early-stage startup.

About the role

Be the glue across the company, the heart of the role:

Run the leadership rhythm. Prepare the weekly leadership sync, write down what was decided, and follow up every action until it is done.
Know what every team is doing. Spot work that falls between teams and either fix it or get someone to own it.
Turn priorities into plans. Take the CEO's priorities and turn them into plans with an owner, a date and a one-line weekly status.
Unblock decisions. Bring each open decision to the right person with the facts and a recommendation, so nothing waits for weeks.
Own what has no owner. When something lands with no obvious home, it comes to you.

Finance, about 40% of your time

Own the financial model. Update it monthly, or weekly when needed. Build scenarios such as a fundraise, a cash view next to the accrual view, and unit economics like LTV:CAC and renewal curves.
Run the monthly close with our external accountant. Review the numbers, catch errors before they reach the books, and report actuals against budget to the leadership team.
Get us ready to raise. Prepare the finance and reporting for investors and the board, so we are ready for the next fundraise.
Run tax and entity admin across our UK, US and UAE entities, with outside advisers: VAT returns, US tax and transfer pricing.
Manage vendor spend. Approve and pay invoices, negotiate the big contracts (payments, cloud, analytics, AI providers) and track every renewal date.
Look after equity admin: option grants and the cap table, with our lawyers.

Compliance and legal

Run the compliance programme with our engineering lead: ISO 27001 and SOC 2, the yearly audits, policies and evidence.
Support enterprise deals. Work with the B2B team on security questionnaires, data processing agreements and contract reviews.
Keep the company in order: contracts, board consents and minutes, visas and entity filings, with our lawyers and people team.

Strategic projects

Take big bets from idea to launch: new markets, new distribution platforms and large partnerships.
Spot opportunities nobody owns, such as an award, a partnership or a market, and move them without being asked.
Run one-off projects for the CEO and the leadership team: research, business cases, incentive plans and process fixes.

What are we looking for from you:

A finance background. Investment banking, private equity, venture capital or corporate finance. This is not optional.
Strong financial modelling. You can build and run a company model from scratch, and explain it to people who do not work in finance.
Proactive. You see what needs doing and do it before anyone asks. We value this trait above all others.
Autonomous. You make decisions on your own, with incomplete information, and you are comfortable with ambiguity.
A clear writer. We work async, so most of your influence will happen in writing.
Low ego. You do the unglamorous tasks as well as the strategic ones, and you see them as the way to learn the business.
Built for startup pace. Urgent turnarounds and changing priorities do not throw you. You would rather ship, learn and fix than wait for perfect.

Why should you join Praktika:

We expect dedication and hard work but we also believe in rewarding it. Our compensation reflects the effort and results you bring to the table.

Top-tier salary to match your top-tier skills
Equity that grows with your impact: Equity growth via stock options
26 days holidays plus bank holidays. (34 days per year)
Yearly off-sites: Last year was in Dubai!
Health and wellness benefits to support your overall well-being through Safetywing
Access to an AI toolkit including ChatGPT, Copilot, and other productivity tools
Annual educational budget of up to $1,000
Interview Process:

We will provide you with feedback throughout the interview process.

Join Praktika and lead the charge in driving exponential growth and innovation. Apply now to be part of a team that is redefining language learning for millions of users worldwide.

Chief of Staff